What an amazing heist that captivated me from the very beginning! The writing in this book is so engrossing and it kept me hooked the entire way.

Clara Johnson has a past that we don’t know of right away. We know that she was jailed but that’s all we know. She’s come a long way and has become indebted to an Enigma. She’s working off her debt when she notices that people are going missing and becoming “afflicted.” This is a historical fiction set in 1920’s Washington D.C. When her Enigma asks her to get a certain object for her and she will wipe away her “trick” then chaos ensues. Clara ends up finding a team with charms that can help her out.

There’s a lot of magic, myth, and history that are blended. It makes for such a fascinating read with high entertainment. The crew that Clara ends up with is the best part of this book! They all have something very unique to give and I love how they formed a little family. If you are a fan of “found family” trope then you will love this one. There are so many cool elements and genres to this book but it also has romance. There is a romance and it’s kind of a slow burn but fits perfectly. I never felt that it was rushed or forced. It felt very believable and natural.

Another aspect that I enjoyed are the in-between chapters. Throughout the book, we get glimpses into the past when it comes to Clara and her crew. We learn about their history and how they ended up asking for a charm/trick from an Enigma. It was very fascinating and I loved getting glimpses about every one of them. Zara, who is an albino, was one of my favorite characters. She brought so much fun and spunk to this book! I think she really pushed Clara to get out of her head and her comfort zone, which I appreciated. We all need friends like that!

Overall, I enjoyed this book! I think this will be a book that many will love. If the genres are not your particular vibe then the friendships and characters are worth the read! Seriously, they are amazing and I became so invested in them. When it comes to most heists, plans usually go array. It was what kept this so interesting, seeing how they would rally. I highly recommend this one!

Many thanks to Orbit Books and Redhook for providing me with an arc to review!